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Directory-Regulatory Affairs

Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5 Montréal, QC, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Calgary, AB, CA Vancouver, BC, CA

Req ID:  49042
Jobs by Category:  People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Job Function:  Legal
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

 

Purpose

 

Our Regulatory Affairs group advocates before the CRTC and other public bodies and advises our business on regulatory and public law matters. We apply legal and public policy principles along with technical knowledge to advance TELUS’ objectives within the Canadian communications industry.

 

This is a senior leadership role that combines people and file management with demonstrated expertise in relevant areas of law. As the Director, Regulatory Affairs, you will lead a team of lawyers responsible principally for public law advocacy matters before the CRTC, the Competition Bureau, ISED, the Copyright Board, the courts, and other public bodies. You and your team will also be called upon to provide advice to our businesses, and will collaborate with team members across Canada to advance our interests.

 

Working in lock step with our business units, as well as our public affairs and government relations teams, you will have regular contact with stakeholders throughout TELUS and with our regulators, and will be responsible for communicating significant matters to ELT and senior business unit leaders.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, as well as mentor and train professional staff, to run critical files from inception to completion
  • Oversee the creation of TELUS’ submissions in public proceedings
  • Work in collaboration with our business units, government relations, and public affairs team to deliver an integrated advocacy effort
  • Advise senior management and their business units on new regulations and support compliance activities

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

 

  • Exceptional written advocacy skills
  • Experience in telecommunications law, broadcasting law, copyright law, administrative law, competition law, and/or civil litigation
  • Experience (whether formally or informally) leading or mentoring teams of lawyers
  • Demonstrated experience briefing senior leadership on legal and policy developments, and ability to lead policy discussions in meetings involving senior management and other TELUS team members

 

Education and Professional Experience

 

  • Professional accreditation or certification: 
    • License in good standing to practice law in a province in Canada
  • Minimum of 8 years’ post-call legal experience

 

Great to Haves:

 

  • Fluency in French

 

#LI-REMOTE
Salary Range:  $132,000-$198,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​

We are honoured to be recognized

82%
2023 engagement score

140,000+
Team members worldwide

12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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